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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,564.56, 375,902.12 and 73,085.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,564.56, 375,902.12 and 73,085.46 is: 109,644.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,564.56 : 375,902.12 = 73,085.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,564.56/375,902.12 = 73,085.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,564.56x = 375,902.12 × 73,085.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,564.56x = 27,472,979,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,472,979,537.89/250,564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,644.31

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